New HybridPetya ransomware bypasses Secure Boot
What happened: A new ransomware strain called HybridPetya can bypass the Secure Boot security feature on computers.
What to do: Make sure your security software and firmware are up to date to block this threat.Critical flaw in DELMIA Apriso software actively exploited
What happened: Hackers are exploiting a serious vulnerability in DELMIA Apriso, a manufacturing management system.
What to do: Update DELMIA Apriso immediately with the latest security patches.Samsung fixes critical zero-day Android vulnerability
What happened: Samsung released a patch for a high-risk Android flaw that was being actively exploited.
What to do: Install Samsung’s latest security update on your Android devices right away.Samsung patches zero-day exploited via WhatsApp
What happened: A remote code execution flaw in Samsung devices, exploited through WhatsApp, has been fixed.
What to do: Update your Samsung phone’s software to protect against this attack.Windows Registry memory corruption exploited in attacks
What happened: Researchers demonstrated practical attacks exploiting memory corruption in Windows Registry hives.
What to do: Keep your Windows systems updated and monitor for unusual activity.Analysis of NSO Group’s BLASTPASS iMessage exploit
What happened: Security experts analyzed a sophisticated iMessage exploit used by the NSO Group.
What to do: Be cautious with unexpected messages and keep your devices updated.Fuzzing research reveals CoreAudio vulnerabilities
What happened: New research uncovered security issues in Apple’s CoreAudio system using fuzz testing.
What to do: Apply the latest Apple updates to reduce risk from audio-related exploits.Windows Registry attack surface continues to be studied
What happened: Ongoing research highlights how attackers can exploit Windows Registry weaknesses.
What to do: Follow best practices for system hardening and patch management.
If You Only Do 3 Things Today
| Action (1 minute each) | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Update your Samsung Android device | Protects against active zero-day attacks |
| Patch DELMIA Apriso software | Stops hackers exploiting critical manufacturing flaws |
| Install latest Windows security updates | Prevents registry-based memory corruption attacks |
For Teams (super quick)
- Prioritize patching DELMIA Apriso and Samsung Android devices immediately.
- Monitor Windows systems for signs of registry-related exploits or unusual behavior.
- Educate users to avoid clicking on suspicious iMessages or unexpected links.
- Review Secure Boot settings and firmware updates to defend against ransomware bypasses.
- Keep fuzzing and vulnerability research insights in mind when planning security assessments.
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